deeks Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Just came across this site selling fibreglass cobra replica's for 1450000 baht in Chiang Mai, after looking at the pics it seems a bit rich but for someone who might be desperate to own one it may be worth a look. And the price doesnt include on road costs, I would expect for that money a fully road registered vehicle, can you imagine the headaches you will get when trying to have it registered. http://ucrcar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Interesting web site. Unfortunate Logo. I don't see any rego plates on the pics. Maybe a reason for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeks Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Interesting web site. Unfortunate Logo. I don't see any rego plates on the pics. Maybe a reason for that. Agree, As far as I have researched Kit cars are not register-able in Thailand, The only way around it is to have a registered chassis and bluebook, IE, maybe putting a fibreglass body on a Hilux chassis with bluebook. I have sent an email asking if the Roadster is register-able in Thailand and waiting for a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? I didn't notice that until you pointed it out, but the car just looks wrong in scale and shape to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? I didn't notice that until you pointed it out, but the car just looks wrong in scale and shape to me. The car looks perfect to me and I know these cars. An impractical car, but a classic beauty. It's a race car from another era. My 6 year old Mazda 2 now has 15k Km on it. I don't drive it much. When it rains and I have to (Buddha forgive) go to Phuket Town. I have no idea what I'd do with a Cobra, but I want it. I also want a pony from Santa. Edited November 4, 2015 by Pinot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) even not heard the engine ... and just looked the car on a speed of 40 m/h sorry , but where is the powerful V8 ???????? Edited November 4, 2015 by silverado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HidyHo Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away I see a white bikini ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away I see a white bikini ... I think it's supposed to be the eyes and nose of a big cat. Evidently some minds work differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Their Sales Agreement http://ucrcar.com/assets/sales-agreement.pdf says:- 1. The Seller will sell and made available in his facility to the Purchaser a fullyfunctioning and running Vehicle model UCR Roadster, registered in Thailand complyinglocal Laws. Does this mean it can be made road-legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Their Sales Agreement http://ucrcar.com/assets/sales-agreement.pdf says:- 1. The Seller will sell and made available in his facility to the Purchaser a fullyfunctioning and running Vehicle model UCR Roadster, registered in Thailand complying local Laws. Does this mean it can be made road-legal? Don't ignore this part though: The Seller and the Purchaser both acknowledge the sufficiency of this consideration. In addition to the purchase price specified in this Agreement, the amount of any present or future sales, use, excise or similar tax applicable to the sale of the Vehicle will be paid by the Purchaser, or alternatively, the Purchaser will provide the Seller with a tax exemption certificate acceptable to the applicable taxing authorities Excise tax on 4.0L is 50%, plus 10% interior tax, plus VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider70 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 4 litres and top speed of 100 mph. Jap or diesel engine by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Daytona coupe with aircon would be better for Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 4 litres and top speed of 100 mph. Jap or diesel engine by any chance? I'm going to guess it's a Toyota 1UZ-FE Any other guesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs? I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away I see a white bikini ... I think it's supposed to be the eyes and nose of a big cat. Evidently some minds work differently LOL Problem is, I can't unsee it now, even with these new suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Interesting web site. Unfortunate Logo. I don't see any rego plates on the pics. Maybe a reason for that. Agree, As far as I have researched Kit cars are not register-able in Thailand, The only way around it is to have a registered chassis and bluebook, IE, maybe putting a fibreglass body on a Hilux chassis with bluebook. I have sent an email asking if the Roadster is register-able in Thailand and waiting for a reply. Defo and old pickup chassis is being used looking at the rails and steering box. Pre Runner/Hirider too by the looks of the ride height, should be good for tackling flooded soi's though. Edited November 4, 2015 by Don Mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Yep, funny how the specs describe the chassis as Twin Tube Space Frame? Looks like an old pickup chassis, shortened and boxed with the rear coils added. Wonder why they did not pick something newer with rack and pinion steering? Is the tax or registration more favourable for an old car? I.E. take an old chassis add an old Toyota V8 auto and a new fiberglass body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Their Sales Agreement http://ucrcar.com/assets/sales-agreement.pdf says:- 1. The Seller will sell and made available in his facility to the Purchaser a fullyfunctioning and running Vehicle model UCR Roadster, registered in Thailand complying local Laws. Does this mean it can be made road-legal? all what they have to do is using an existing chassis. there's a company in Pattaya that builds fun cars using a VW beetle chassis. no problems to register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 What's the performance increase of one roll of insulating tape and will two double it?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 From the horse's mouth:- ... which come on a Toyota chassis with a V8 Lexus engine with auto gear ... and ... the car price INCLUDES blue book and PoRoBo and is fully complying with Thai laws ... Could well be a Vigo or Tuna chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 From the horse's mouth:- ... which come on a Toyota chassis with a V8 Lexus engine with auto gear ... and ... the car price INCLUDES blue book and PoRoBo and is fully complying with Thai laws ... Could well be a Vigo or Tuna chassis. Hrmmm... trying to make an excuse to travel to Chiangmai now to have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The steering gear looks a older than a Vigo or Tuna. Maybe they swapped it or use an earlier Hilux chassis? Drum brakes, a live axle with a V8 power and a light body should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) The steering gear looks a older than a Vigo or Tuna. Maybe they swapped it or use an earlier Hilux chassis? Drum brakes, a live axle with a V8 power and a light body should be interesting. Heheh, well you don't expect much of a cottage industry car when it comes to driving dynamics I'd consider spending this money just for the sheer beauty of it But I'd need to source more original looking wheels, and it looks to me like it needs way more rubber.. Edited November 5, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Must admit something don't look quite right about the ride...Yeh it's a copy but..... I like this one........ cobra.jpg The wheels on this one still aren't right though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Windscreen looks a bit too tall and too upright in the web site pics as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Must admit something don't look quite right about the ride...Yeh it's a copy but..... I like this one........ cobra.jpg The wheels on this one still aren't right though Looks like a nice ride though...................Oh you mean the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The real deal............With Ford 427ci (7 litre)) grunt.... AC.jpg Ford grunt?!?!?!?! Surely you mean Ford unreliability and poor after sales service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FracturedRabbit Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Saw this one in the UK, had Cobra badges so assume it is genuine. DSC01726 by Spike Tennyson, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Well it's definitely a 1uz-fe engine, although they don't come as standard with that power, is he accounting for better exhausts. Is it a cut in 2 crown chassis ? Although the axle looks like it has leaf spring mounts. Brake master cylinder says Nissan. Is that a home made rod end a bolt thread welded to a tube ? An independent suspension gearbox, rubber doughnut not sliding joint being used with a live axle ? Nylocs ? Interesting front coilover mounts. Rear spring/ dampers are they leaned back ? Where is the other end of the panhard rod ? Edited November 5, 2015 by arthurwait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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